1-6 Exam

Question 1

MEASUREMENT OF BONE DENSITY USING DUALENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DEXA OR DXA) TO
DETECT OSTEOPOROSIS

Answer 1

BONE DENSITOMETRY

Question 2

Radiologic procedures

for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system

Answer 2

Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)

Question 3

Recording of a predetermined plane in the body
using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a
computer for display on a monitor

Answer 3

Computed Tomography (CT)

Question 4

Visualization of deep structures of the body
by recording the reflections of pulses of ultrasonic waves directed into the
tissue

Answer 4

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Question 5

Capacity to operate or work

Answer 5

Energy

Question 6

Any process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus
acquiring a net charge

Answer 6

ionization

Question 7

Process of using a magnetic field and

radiofrequencies to create sectional images of the body

Answer 7

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Question 8

Radiography of the breast

Answer 8

mammography

Question 9

Branch of radiology that involves the
introduction of radioactive substances into the body for both diagnostic and
therapeutic purposes

Answer 9

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Question 10

The creation of sectional images of
the body that demonstrate the physiologic function of various organs and
systems

Answer 10

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Question 11

Energy transmitted by waves through space or through a medium

Answer 11

radiation

Question 12

Branch of radiology involved in the treatment of disease

by means of x-rays or radioactive substances

Answer 12

Radiation Therapy

Question 13

Making of records (radiographs) of internal structures of the
body by passing x-rays or gamma rays through the body to act on specially
sensitized film or an imaging plate or system

Answer 13

radiography

Question 14

General term applied to an individual who

performs radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine technology

Answer 14

Radiologic Technologist (RT)

Question 15

Physician who specializes in the use of x-rays and other forms of
both ionizing and nonionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of
disease

Answer 15

radiologist

Question 16

An advanced-level radiographer who extends the
capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environment, thereby
enhancing patient care

Answer 16

Radiologist Assistant (RA)

Question 17

Branch of the health sciences dealing with radioactive substances
and radiant energy and with the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means
of both ionizing (e.g., roentgen rays) and nonionizing (e.g., ultrasound)
radiation

Answer 17

radiology

Question 18

Synonym for x-ray

Answer 18

roenthen ray

Question 19

Electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength that is produced when
electrons moving at high velocity are suddenly stopped

Answer 19

xray

Question 20

The body’s naturally emitted heat energy can also produce images for
diagnostic purposes; useful in demonstrating conditions such as changes in the body’s circulation

Answer 20

thermograms

Question 21

credentialing organization for medical imaging,

interventional procedures, and radiation therapy

Answer 21

ARRT